7 h. ago Here’s a reality check on Trump’s potential ‘Liberation Day’ trade beefs with Canada

While some issues have long caused friction, much of what the U.S. president says doesn't stand up to fact checking

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7 h. ago B.C. border crossings plummet over spring break as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ looms

According to border crossing data, on the first day of spring break in 2024, 10,117 vehicles crossed at the southbound Peace Arch border crossing into the U.S.

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15 h. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

Economics

15 h. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threat brings further uncertainty to Canada

Many unknowns remain on the new policy, which Trump has taken to calling 'Liberation Day' for the U.S., including what rates the tariffs will be and whether they include Canada.

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19 h. ago Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes […]

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30 h. ago Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high Monday. Trump’s latest round of tariffs roll out Wednesday, which Trump has been calling “Liberation Day.” Interest in buying gold can rise […]

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37 h. ago Stock markets around world tumble as Trump’s ’Liberation Day’ approaches

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling Monday in advance of it. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 was down 1.3% following one of its worst losses of the past couple of years on Friday. It’s on track to finish the first three […]

Economics

59 h. ago As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom large, here’s what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher prices and lower incomes

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6 d. ago LILLEY: Trump’s tariffs a distraction at home, a gift for Carney

Trump calls April 2 Liberation Day, Ford calls it Termination Day.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Plans His Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ With More Targeted Push

President Donald Trump’s coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war.

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2 w. ago Trade war turmoil topples Canada’s main financial market from its all

NEW YORK (AP) — Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada. Canada’s main stock index has been tumbling along with U.S. indexes since President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with his North American neighbors. Mexico’s main stock index has remained relatively steady following measures from the Mexican government to stabilize […]

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4 w. ago S&P/TSX composite drops nearly 500 points, U.S. stocks also fall as tariffs start

Canada’s main stock index fell nearly 500 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also tumbled, adding to their losses Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico.  The S&P/TSX composite index was down 568.31 points or 2.3 per cent at 24,433.260 Monday morning after the tariffs […]

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